Assistant Director / Senior Manager (Human Resource)

Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY); Singapore; On-site; SGD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental agency in Singapore is seeking an experienced HR Specialist to manage comprehensive HR functions, including leadership appointments and compensation strategies. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in compensation and benefits, strong stakeholder management skills, and a proven track record in project management. This role offers a one-year contract with potential for extension, emphasizing a supportive and innovative workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in compensation and benefits.
• Knowledge of the Employment Act and Civil Service Instructional Manual is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead leadership and board appointment processes.
• Lead design and execution of job structure and compensation programs.
• Ensure governance and compliance in HR processes.
• Initiate and lead HR projects for innovation and improvement.

Skills

Compensation and benefits expertise

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Project management

Job description

What The Role Is

At MCCY, we aim to create an environment where we can pursue our aspirations for fulfilling lives; be a gracious society built on mutual appreciation and trust; as well as have a strong sense of belonging to Singapore, through the arts, heritage, sports, giving, and community and youth engagement.

We aim to attract talent, develop staff capabilities, as well as build a vibrant and people‑centric culture in MCCY. We are committed to developing our staff through targeted career and training development plans, and creating a conducive workplace that fosters a motivated and engaged workforce.

We are looking for an experienced, versatile, and self‑motivated individual to join our HR Specialist team. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to independently undertake a broad spectrum of HR value‑chain mainly from leadership appointments, job sizing, structure review to performance management and salary structure review for effective HR issue resolution, people management and good compliance.

What You Will Be Working On

The selected candidate will have the opportunity to undertake a broad spectrum of HR functions.

Leadership and Board Appointment

• Spearhead the end‑to‑end process for MCCY Apex and Senior Leadership roles, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and governance standards in the family (Statutory Boards and Companies Limited by Guarantee).
• Strategically manage the board appointments processes, collaborating with key stakeholders to uphold MCCY's strategic direction and governance excellence.

Job Structure, Compensation And Benefits

• Lead the design and execution of comprehensive programs related to job structure, compensation, and benefits, ensuring they support capacity building and manpower planning within budgetary guidelines.
• Act as a subject matter expert, providing insights and recommendations on job sizing structure and competitive compensation strategies to department heads and HR counterparts in the family.

Others

• Ensure governance, operational compliance and data integrity.
• Initiate and lead HR projects, driving innovation and continuous improvement within the HR function.

What We Are Looking For

Work Experience and Knowledge

• A minimum of 5 years of hands‑on experience in compensation and benefits.
• Knowledge of the Employment Act and Civil Service Instructional Manual would be an advantage.

Demonstrated Competencies

• HR Policies, Processes & Legislation: Ability to apply HR policies and processes while taking into consideration employees’ and organisational needs, and legislations and industry good practices.
• Total Rewards: Proficiency in assessing and enhancing Total Rewards strategies to maintain market competitiveness and fiscal responsibility.
• Organisation Design: Ability to advise on job design and implementing job grading methodologies to define clear job roles and structures.
• Project Management: Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects, with a focus on delivering results within set timelines and budgets.

Behaviour Traits

• Analytical and critical thinking abilities.
• Self‑reliance with good stakeholder management capabilities.
• Exceptional communication and engagement skills.
• Agility and adaptability in dynamic environments.

Successful candidate will be offered 1-year contract in first instance, with potential for extension or confirmation.